Raksha Bandhan Celebrated with Lakhpati Didis Across the Country

India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, celebrated the festival with Self-Help Group (SHG) Didis and Lakhpati Didis from across the country and reiterated the Government's unwavering commitment towards their empowerment, prosperity and well-being. The programme was organized by the Ministry of Rural Development under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), with participation of SHG members from across the country through virtual mode.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to women as...